CAUSES OF INDIGESTION

CAUSES OF INDIGESTION 

Indigestion can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

1. POOR EATING HABITS:

    - Eating too quickly or not chewing food properly

    - Eating too much or too little

    - Lying down after eating

2. FOOD INTOLERANCE:

    - Lactose intolerance

    - Gluten intolerance

    - Fructose malabsorption

3. FOOD TRIGGERS:

    - Spicy or fatty foods

    - Caffeine

    - Chocolate

    - Citrus fruits or juices

4. STRESS AND ANXIETY:

    - Stress can slow digestion and cause stomach discomfort

5. MEDICATIONS:

    - Antibiotics

    - Painkillers

    - Steroids

6. UNDERLYING MEDICAL CONDITIONS:

    - Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

    - Peptic ulcers

    - Gallstones

    - Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

7. HORMONAL CHANGES:

    - Pregnancy

    - Menstruation